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2025 Race Against Gun Violence

  • Upper Hutchinson Field, Grant Park Hutchinson Fields Grant Park Chicago, IL 60601 United States (map)

Come join in the fun at the Strides for Peace 2025 Race Against Gun Violence!

Click the button to register for the run and join Team R CITY. Race options are available for every age and fitness level, including an 8k or 5k run, a 2-mile walk, and a Tots for Peace Sprint for the kids!

If you can't join us, you can also sponsor our Team by making a donation online. This year we are working to raise $5,000 towards summer programming which includes 10 community events for families and 7 weeks of Monday-Friday programming: day camp for children, outings and field trips for junior high youth, and apprenticeship opportunities for our teens. Join us and make it a GREAT summer in Humboldt Park!

WHEN: Thursday, June 5, 2025, After work, Program begins at 6pm, Step-off at 6:30 pm

WHAT: USATF-certified 8k and 5k runs, and a 2 mile walk

  • Bring your co-workers, friends or the whole family! Kids ages 2-10 can participate in the Tots for Peace Sprint

  • Come meet and be inspired by more than 50 community organizations building peace throughout our city!

  • Post-Race Celebration

  • This is a family-friendly race for every age and fitness level

WHERE: Upper Hutchinson Field, Grant Park


Team Fundraising and Running Prize Sponsors


photos from 2024

Earlier Event: February 28
2025 Black History Showcase